I finally stopped copying other people's bullet journal spreads

For about a year, I kept trying to recreate those perfect weekly layouts I saw online, using a ruler and three different pens. It took me 30 minutes every Sunday and I hated it. Last month, I just grabbed a pencil and scribbled a messy list for the week, and it worked better. Now my whole system is just rapid logging with a basic black pen. Has anyone else ditched the fancy setups for something simpler?

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miles_grant352mo ago

That "30 minutes every Sunday and I hated it" part is so real. I think we all get tricked by the perfect photos online. My fancy planner has been a glorified coaster for months. The scribbled list method just works because you actually do it instead of making art.

amygonzalez2mo ago

@miles_grant35 What finally made you give up on the fancy planner for good?

hugo_jones21mo ago

But what if the fancy setup is the whole point for some people? That thirty minutes can be a creative break, not a chore... it just depends on why you're doing it. For me, the act of making it look nice is what makes me want to open it and use it all week.